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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Start to Relieve Your Debt Burden by Making a Commitment


Today, I want to talk about the debt "feeling". I am talking about that overwhelming feeling and stress that accompanies the burden of too much debt. I have rid myself of that feeling in just a few months. Actually, the burden began to lift shortly after I decided to really do something about getting my debt to zero.
Once I made the commitment, the burden began to lift. I still am very aware of the debt that I still have on my books, but now it feels more like a goal that can be accomplished. Even though my debt is still quite high, I am thinking about the future and saving for the future. If I can stress anything to today, it is just make the commitment with the intention of following through and the burden will begin to lift.
Now that so many of us are in this together with the state of our deteriorating economy, it is the right time to make the commitment.

2 comments:

Zachary Shepherd said...

Debt is a burden. It grants instant cash whenever you are in need, but as the interest takes effect after months and months, it becomes more difficult to pay back. It keeps on stacking if you don't pay in full. That is why it is best to abide by this saying: "I shall never rely on debt again ever."

Zachary Shepherd

Unknown said...

Congratulations! Not everyone can have the conviction to pay off their debt. It’s going to be hard but to get the best results, you have to make sacrifices. Like a turtle, you can go slow and steady. You need to think of getting the necessities first and then paying off the debt after. Save whatever little is left, set aside some for emergencies, and though sometimes you won’t have money to save, at least your debt would be reduced little by little.

Jaden Allred